COVID-19 death brings numbers to 79 as Gibraltar cases fall again
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COVID-19 claimed another life yesterday as the number of cases continued to fall in Gibraltar.
The latest pandemic victim was a 70 to 75-year-old man who died of multi-organ failure and COVID-19 pneumonia.
The latest casualty brings the quantity of deaths to 79, an unprecedented amount in December when the first death was recorded.
“I am very saddened by this news,” said Chief Minister Fabian Picardo.
“The deceased was well-known and dedicated many years of public service to our community.”